How does water get in the engine oil? Does it blow past the pistons or valves? Does water in the oil indicate the possibility of a blown head gasket?
Water can get into the oil two ways. You generally don't have to worry about one of the ways if you drive your car enough to burn off the water during normal driving. This drives off the moisture tha...
I have a 2004 Cadillac SRX. I lost the coolant and it overheated but I stopped before any harm was done. I have used Mobil 1 from day one and had just had the oil changed. But now it is telling me to ...
Oxidation due to extreme high temperature is one of the biggest enemies of engine oil life. Fortunately you were using Mobil 1 when the vehicle overheated. Your oil sensor is probably programmed to in...
When checking the oil level I found the dipstick had a white creamy like substance on it. I phoned the dealer who told me this was normal for a rotary engine. I asked if any seals or gaskets had gone...
The only time we see a white, creamy substance is with oil in the presence of excess water. The white substance is due to the oil forming an emulsion with water. Have you had to add coolant to your ...
